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U OF C WOODSON SOUTH

4444 S EVANS, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · School

Inspection summary

U OF C WOODSON SOUTH has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 14, 2020, found no infractions.

5 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2017. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL MILK COOLER NEAR THE FRONT LINE IS LOOSE; SEAL GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OF THE KITCHEN IS DRAINING SLOWLY; CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. THE SECOND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THIS SINK.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, LOOSE FAUCET IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR GYM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PEPPER POSTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM 121A NEAR KITCHEN, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN JANITOR CLOSET 123D IN LUNCHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT SINK IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, LOOSE FAUCET IN UNISEX WASHROOM NEAR GYM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PANTRY WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • ONE LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PUMP HANDLE MISSING IN 3 STUDENT BATHROOMS. WATER ABLE TO TURN ON HOWEVER HANDLE MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR. 3 DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS ARE BURNT. GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PUMP HANDLE MISSING IN 3 STUDENT BATHROOMS. WATER ABLE TO TURN ON HOWEVER HANDLE MUST BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 29938 ON 3-9-2012 STILL NOT CORRECTED. (38>29>14)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYMNASIUM. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 31550 ON 3-6-2012 STILL NOT CORRECTED. (38>29>14)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYMNASIUM. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 FROM REPORT # 670839 ON 2-27-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (38)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYMNASIUM. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 583249 ON 5-23-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.(38)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYMNASIUM. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 2ND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  16. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND AT WALL NEXT TO SERVING LINE. CLEAN PIPING AND WALLS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE UPRIGHT DAIRY REFRIGERATOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM GYMNASIUM.
  17. Canvass

    0 infractions

  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT REMOVING ALL DEBRIS.

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